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Le Grand Crohot surfForecast / Gironde / France
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 20 Dec 2025 CETForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Le Grand Crohot surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Le Grand Crohot sea temperature is
12.4° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Le Grand Crohot this week:
The surf forecast for Le Grand Crohot over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Le Grand Crohot in the next 12 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 21) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 25) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 21st Dec) | 8ft (2.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sun 21st Dec) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 21st Dec) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Grand Crohot over the next 12 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun night, light winds from the NNE by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 11°C on Tue afternoon, min -1°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NE by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
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 kJ (?) | 2546 | 1754 | 1121 | 1609 | 4108 | 4711 | 2930 | 2261 | 1419 | 860 | 614 | 475 | 341 | 679 | 658 | 468 | 298 | 157 | 111 | 78 | 79 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:51PM 3.45 | 5:04AM 3.64 | 5:25PM 3.44 | 5:39AM 3.65 | 5:59PM 3.40 | 6:14AM 3.63 | 6:34PM 3.34 | 6:49AM 3.57 | 7:12PM 3.25 | 7:28AM 3.49 | 7:54PM 3.17 | 8:11AM 3.40 | 8:44PM 3.09 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:31AM 0.53 | 10:43PM 0.58 | 11:08AM 0.49 | 11:19PM 0.55 | 11:45AM 0.49 | 11:55PM 0.56 | 12:22PM 0.52 | 12:32AM 0.60 | 1:01PM 0.57 | 1:11AM 0.67 | 1:43PM 0.63 | 1:55AM 0.76 | 2:29PM 0.70 | 2:44AM 0.86 | |||||||
Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 8:37 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:41 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:29 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 11 | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -8 | -7 | -4 | -4 | -3 | -6 |
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Information about the Le Grand Crohot Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Le Grand Crohot provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Le Grand Crohot can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Le Grand Crohot surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Le Grand Crohot) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Le Grand Crohot may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Le Grand Crohot is 14 km (9 miles) from Arcachon. If you plan a holiday in Gironde, look for hotels and other accommodation in Arcachon. Arcachon has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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